“Plains Indian legend holds that the white buffalo was such a rarity that even the Great Spirit was in awe of it,” explained acclaimed artist Frank McCarthy. “The beast was valued by all the tribes, especially the Mandan's for whom a good skin could command the price of ten to fifteen horses. Displayed in a place of special importance, the hide was considered Big Medicine.

I modeled the white buffalo after a photo I took of the last known albino. The chances of a white bison appearing in a herd are one in five million, so I feel lucky to have seen one under any circumstances – almost as lucky as the two Sioux hunters in Big Medicine must have felt.”

We are certain that McCarthy collectors will feel just as lucky to have the opportunity to own this stunning Anniversary Edition, printed on canvas to replicate the look and feel of the original painting.

Big Medicine - White Buffalo by Frank McCarthy is available as a Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Paper Print and a Limited Edition Giclee Canvas. The canvas has a 24 x 40 image size and is priced at $895 unframed. They are in mint condition and have never been framed. Artist Frank McCarthy's Western art prints on sale. We are a full service custom picture frame shop and can build a design to meet any style or budget. Order yours today. All artwork is professionally boxed and insured and guaranteed to arrive in mint condition. All of the prints have been hand signed and numbered by Western Artist Frank McCarthy.